25 Holiday Vocabulary Quiz
A holiday vocabulary quiz of winter words, from tinsel and festoon to graupel, rime and hygge. Play free with friends, pick the right definition and see who has the sharpest seasonal vocabulary.
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1. What does yuletide mean?
easy- A log-burning contest
- A winter ocean current
- The Christmas season
- The first snowfall of the year
2. What is the solstice?
easy- A full moon in midwinter
- The moment day and night are equal
- The night of the year's first frost
- The time the sun reaches its farthest point north or south
3. What is an evergreen?
easy- A green holiday candle
- A plant that keeps green leaves all year
- A tree that sheds its needles in winter
- A wreath made of fresh herbs
4. What does the word 'festive' mean?
easy- Cheerful and full of celebration
- Covered in fresh snow
- Slow and sleepy
- Wrapped as a gift
5. What is 'merriment'?
easy- A heavy winter coat
- A sweet winter drink
- A type of evergreen tree
- Fun, laughter and enjoyment
6. What is a bauble?
medium- A bubble in hot cocoa
- A child's winter hat
- A short holiday speech
- A small, showy trinket or ornament
7. What does festoon mean as a noun?
medium- A crown of candles
- A decorative chain or strip hanging between two points
- A large feast table
- A loud holiday parade
8. What is a crèche?
medium- A model of the nativity scene
- A tall candle stand
- A thin French pancake
- A wreath for a front door
9. What is the hearth?
medium- A heated blanket
- A kettle for cocoa
- The floor of a fireplace
- The top of a chimney
10. What does the Danish word hygge describe?
medium- A brisk winter walk
- A cozy feeling of comfort and contentment
- A spiced berry jam
- A wooden toy sled
11. What is a muffler, in the old-fashioned winter sense?
medium- A fur hand warmer
- A pair of earflaps
- A quilted vest
- A scarf worn around the neck
12. What are galoshes?
medium- Fur-lined mittens
- Ice skates with blades
- Knitted wool socks
- Waterproof overshoes
13. What does convivial mean?
hard- Easily chilled by cold
- Friendly, lively and fond of good company
- Overly formal at dinner
- Quiet and fond of solitude
14. What does the adjective brumal mean?
medium- Brightly decorated
- Noisy and crowded
- Warm and humid
- Wintry or relating to winter
15. What does the rare adjective 'niveous' mean?
hard- Bright red
- Full of evergreen trees
- Snowy or snowlike
- Warm and humid
16. In Kwanzaa, what does the principle Kuumba mean?
medium- Creativity
- Faith
- Purpose
- Unity
17. What does it mean to regift something?
easy- To give away a present you received
- To return a gift to the store
- To send a thank-you card
- To wrap a gift twice
18. What is marzipan?
medium- A cream-filled pastry tube
- A crisp ginger biscuit
- A spiced orange syrup
- A sweet paste of ground almonds and sugar
19. What is a toboggan?
easy- A long flat sled curved up at the front
- A pair of short wooden skis
- A sled pulled by dogs
- A snowshoe with wooden frames
20. What is a flurry, in weather terms?
easy- A brief, light snowfall
- A heavy, all-day blizzard
- A sheet of ice on a road
- A sudden warm wind
21. What is a blizzard?
easy- A frozen puddle
- A hailstorm in summer
- A light dusting of snow
- A long, severe snowstorm with strong wind
22. What is rime?
hard- A warm breeze after a storm
- Ice that forms from freezing fog on cold surfaces
- Melted snow on a rooftop
- Salt spread on icy roads
23. What is graupel?
hard- A German holiday cookie
- A layer of packed snow
- Frozen rain that glazes roads
- Soft, granular snow pellets
24. What does hibernal mean?
hard- Relating to ice crystals
- Relating to or happening in winter
- Relating to sleep
- Relating to the far north
25. What does boreal mean?
hard- Relating to deep snow
- Relating to mountain peaks
- Relating to northern regions
- Relating to winter nights
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